The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and-operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813. Today it is relied upon by U.S. and foreign militaries to produce the most advanced, high-powered weaponry for cannon, howitzer, and mortar systems. The Arsenal is the only location in the DoD that has a weapons research facility (Benet Laboratories) collocated with a manufacturing facility (Arsenal).

Duties

Plans, directs, coordinates, executes, and manages the conduct of official visits (both foreign and domestic) to the Watervliet Arsenal. Responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and presentation of Command overview briefings as well as VIP/orientation briefings to distinguished visitors and Continuity of Operations groups. Supports Public Affairs by serving as a media relations escort, updating Watervliet Arsenal websites and associated social media portals. Responsible for planning, directing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive public affairs, protocol, and visitor support programs. Determines proper protocol in connection with ceremonies, receptions, official luncheons, and dinners; determines menus based on research or own knowledge of cultural, religious, or other background peculiar to a distinguished visit/visitor. Prepares and presents briefings to the Commander regarding the protocol portion of events/visits. Assists with executive assistant duties by providing administrative support to the Commander and executive leaders.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position may require the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Note: Each grade has different qualifications, which must be met in order to be considered for that grade. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Assisting with planning and implementing events and/or functions such as: official visits, conferences, awards, promotions, retirements and Change of Command ceremonies; (2) Providing recommendations and assisting in the establishment of an effective protocol policy; and (3) Composing correspondence, fact sheets, memoranda for record, agendas, etc. relative to such events and/or functions. OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts For the GS-12 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Overseeing the planning and execution of official or social events/functions for a large organization/Command; (2) Identifying potential program initiatives or special projects that could improve the use of protocol services and/or resources; (3) Communicating (verbally and written) with senior level leaders/staff within an organization and with external customers in order to provide information/guidance on protocol policy; and (4) Working knowledge and understanding of national and international rules, procedures and diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCommunications and MediaKnowledge ManagementTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address AJ-APF-W0K9AA US ARMY ARSENAL, WATERVLIET DO NOT MAIL Watervliet, NY 12189 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk